Tennessee Gas Association Member-Employee Scholarship 2025

In 1997, the Tennessee Gas Association (TGA) established a Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation was established to offer assistance to academically qualified students who intend to pursue a degree at a two- or four-year accredited university, college, or technical school. In 2012, the Foundation was granted 501(c)3 status under the Internal Revenue Code. Scholarships will be based on such criteria as academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, etc. The TGA Scholarship Committee is a working Committee of the Foundation and raises funds from various sources, including: annual Scholarship Tournaments, Silent Auction, business donations and individual member contributions..

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

• There will be up to 4 scholarships awarded in the amount of $500 each.
• Check written payable to the scholarship recipient.
• Awarded at the discretion of the Tennessee Gas Association Scholarship Foundation.
• Amount to be awarded is determined annually based on funds available.
• Recipients notified on or about May 1st.
• Proof of current enrollment is required before scholarship check will be issued.

To be considered for the TGA Foundation Scholarship, the applicant:

• Must be pursuing a degree beneficial to your employer
• Must submit at least 1 (one) recommendation letter from direct Supervisor or Manager
• Must be an employed by a natural gas distribution or pipeline system full-time employee who has been continuously employed for at least one year with that system, and where that system is a multiple distribution utility, works for the natural gas division of that system. The distribution system must be located within the state of Tennessee and be a member in good standing with the Tennessee Gas Association. Also, the employee must reside within the state of Tennessee to be eligible, or;
• Must be an employee of a Business Partner or Marketer Member company who has been continuously employed for at least one year with that company. The company must be a member in good standing with the Tennessee Gas Association. Also, the employee must reside within the state of Tennessee to be eligible.
• If currently attending, must be a current student in good standing, in accordance with current institutional policies, with a grade point average of 3.0, or higher.
• Must be at least a part time student enrolled at an accredited university, college, or technical school
• Provide official transcript from any and all accredited educational institution if enrolled in the last two years
• Provide GPA if you have attended classes in the past two years
• Must complete the TGA Foundation Scholarship application in its entirety and submitted by March 31st.

PLEASE NOTE: Complete Applications submitted to TGA deadline, will be given every consideration by the Scholarship Foundation, but please be advised that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee you will receive a scholarship. The Scholarship Foundation reserves the right to determine scholarship recipients based on the criteria outlined, as well as available funds.